Announcements

Carly Zinn enters her second year at the helm of the Spartan
program. She was selected as the seventh head field hockey coach in
the history of the York College program in June of 2013.

Zinn has been charged with rebuilding a Spartan program that has
been consistenly finishing in the middle of the pack in the
competitive Capital Athletic Conference.

Zinn comes to the Spartan program after serving the previous
three years as the lead assistant coach at Dickinson College
including a four-month stint as the acting head coach while the Red
Devils were in the midst of a search.

Zinn was a three-year member of the Lock Haven University field
hockey team, missing her sophomore year due to a medical redshirt.
She helped lead the Eagles to a stellar mark of 54-14 (79.4%)
during her career.

Zinn has a definite idea of what type of player she wants to
recruit to York.

“Accountability is high on my list of what makes a
successful team and program,” states Zinn. “Players
need to hold themselves accountable and they should be able to hold
their teammates accountable for what they do both on and off the
field. Having those types of people will lead us to success. I want
athletes who are willing to work hard and put in the time to be
successful. I also want student-athletes who are mentally tough and
willing to compete at a high level.”

Zinn also feels that York is an attractive option for Division
III student-athletes.

“We will recruit student-athletes who will make a
difference in our program. We want to create a family atmosphere
where there is support from the coaching staff and the squad. We
have great facilities that are some of the best in Division III. I
feel we can attract a talented group of kids that will enable us to
build a successful program.”

In Zinn's first season, the Spartans finished with a deceiving
mark of 4-12. The outmanned Spartans dropped four one-goal
decisions during the year as they easily could have been a .500
club. A trio of Spartans earned All-Capital Athletic Conference
honors under the guideance of Zinn. Seniors Kailey Brewer and
Jillian Brezgel joined junior Katie Petrillo in earning all-league
accolades.

After a busy off-season of recruiting, Zinn welcomes in a strong
core of newcomers as the Green and White embarks on the 2014
campaign.

(Updated 10/10/2014)

Athletic Department
York College of Pennsylvania
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York, PA 17403-3651
(717) 815-1780